A structure for the movement and lifting of a four-way shuttle in the main channel direction.

By designing a combined structure of connecting plate and wheel frame, the die forging for the four-way shuttle's main channel direction travel and lifting was realized, solving the problems of complex processing and high cost in the existing technology, and achieving low cost and high versatility.

CN224428983UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30SHANGHAI JINGXING STORAGE EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI JINGXING STORAGE EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-08
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing four-way shuttle has complex structures for the main channel travel and lifting parts, resulting in high processing costs. Furthermore, due to the variety of pallet models, the vehicle body size needs to be customized, leading to excessively high processing costs per piece and a lack of versatility.

Method used

Design a structure including a connecting plate, a wheel frame, and reinforcing ribs. The connecting plate is connected to the wheel frame at both ends, and the frame is fixed by positioning pins. The reinforcing ribs have a right-angled triangular cross section and are connected by bolts to achieve die forging and adapt to different pallet widths.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the processing difficulty, reduces manufacturing costs, improves versatility and ease of replacement, shortens the production cycle, and solves the problems of high costs and numerous inventory parts.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to a structure for the movement and lifting of a four-way shuttle in the main channel direction. It includes a connecting plate with wheel frames connected to both ends. The wheel frames are symmetrically arranged along the vertical axis of the connecting plate. Reinforcing ribs are provided on the sides of the connecting plate, also symmetrically arranged along the vertical axis. The cross-section of each reinforcing rib is a right-angled triangle, with one right-angled side connected to the connecting plate and the other right-angled side connected to the wheel frame. This structure for the movement and lifting of a four-way shuttle in the main channel direction is simple in structure, easy to process, low in manufacturing cost, and easy to replace. It has greater versatility, accelerates the production cycle, saves manufacturing costs, and solves the problems of high cost and numerous expensive spare parts in stock for four-way shuttles.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated intensive warehousing technology, and in particular to a structure for the movement and lifting of a four-way shuttle in the main channel direction. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, the construction of centralized warehouses and modern logistics distribution centers in China has accelerated, leading to the continuous promotion of automated logistics conveying technology. This has increased the demand for four-way shuttle equipment, making it widely used in automated dense warehousing systems.

[0003] Currently, the components for the four-way vehicle's main aisle movement and lifting are manufactured as a single unit, which is complex to process. Furthermore, due to the wide variety of pallet types in the warehousing industry, there are also many different body sizes for the four-way vehicles, and this component corresponds to the width of the pallet. Each pallet width requires a customized four-way vehicle body size, and the width of this component must vary accordingly. Since the demand for a single model is not large, it cannot be forged using molds and must be machined piece by piece. This results in excessively high costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, a structure for the four-way shuttle's main channel movement and lifting is proposed.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a structure for the movement and lifting of a four-way shuttle in the main channel direction, including a connecting plate, with wheel frames connected to both ends of the connecting plate, the wheel frames being symmetrically arranged along the vertical axis of the connecting plate, and reinforcing ribs provided on the side of the connecting plate, the reinforcing ribs being symmetrically arranged along the vertical axis of the connecting plate, the cross-section of the reinforcing ribs being a right triangle, with one right-angled side corresponding to the side connected to the connecting plate, and the other right-angled side corresponding to the side connected to the wheel frame.

[0006] Preferably, the wheel frame is fixedly connected to the connecting plate by a locating pin.

[0007] Preferably, the locating pin is provided with a fastening screw to prevent the locating pin from loosening.

[0008] Preferably, the reinforcing rib is connected to the connecting plate by bolts.

[0009] Preferably, the reinforcing rib is connected to the wheel frame by bolts.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: a structure for the movement and lifting of a four-way shuttle in the main channel direction is simple in structure, easy to process, low in manufacturing cost, and easy to replace. It is more versatile, speeds up the production cycle, saves manufacturing costs, and solves the problem of high cost of this part and numerous and expensive parts in stock for four-way shuttles. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is an exploded perspective view of the structure of this utility model for the movement and lifting of the main channel of a four-way shuttle.

[0012] The component names corresponding to the various reference numerals in the diagram are as follows:

[0013] 1. Wheel frame; 2. Connecting plate; 3. Reinforcing rib; 4. Locating pin; 5. Fastening screw. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. This embodiment is based on the technical solution of the present invention and provides detailed implementation methods and specific operating procedures; however, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0015] refer to Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment discloses a structure for the travel and lifting of a four-way shuttle in the main channel direction, including a connecting plate 2, with wheel frames 1 connected to both ends of the connecting plate 2. The wheel frames 1 are symmetrically arranged along the vertical axis of the connecting plate 2. The wheel frames 1 are fixedly connected to the connecting plate 2 by positioning pins 4. The positioning pins 4 are provided with fastening screws 5 to prevent the positioning pins 4 from loosening.

[0016] The side of the connecting plate 2 is provided with reinforcing ribs 3. The reinforcing ribs 3 are symmetrically arranged along the vertical axis of the connecting plate 2. The cross-section of the reinforcing rib 3 is a right triangle. The side corresponding to one right-angled side is connected to the connecting plate 2 by bolts, and the side corresponding to the other right-angled side is connected to the wheel frame 1 by bolts.

[0017] The specific working method is as follows:

[0018] This device is mounted on the frame of a four-way shuttle. In the existing structure, one wheel is installed within each wheel frame 1. Different pallet sizes require different four-way shuttle models. The existing structure will change as the pallet width varies.

[0019] The left and right wheel frames 1 of this structure are of fixed size and can be forged using molds. The middle connecting plate 2, due to its simple shape, can still be made in different widths to suit different vehicle body sizes. During assembly, using different connecting plates 2 will result in different widths for different models. Because the middle connecting plate 2 is manufactured separately, the processing difficulty is greatly reduced, and the complex wheel frame 1 can be forged using molds. This saves on parts manufacturing costs and reduces the production cycle.

[0020] The beneficial effects are:

[0021] A structure for the movement and lifting of a four-way shuttle in the main channel direction is provided. It has a simple structure, low processing difficulty, low manufacturing cost, and is easy to replace. It is more versatile, speeds up the production cycle, saves manufacturing costs, and solves the problem of high cost of this part and large and expensive inventory of parts for four-way shuttles.

[0022] It should be noted that the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. The terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. "A plurality of" means two or more. "Installed," "connected," and "joined" should be interpreted broadly; for example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection.

[0023] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit this utility model in any form or substance. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and additions without departing from this utility model, and these improvements and additions should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model. Any modifications, alterations, and equivalent changes made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model using the disclosed technical content are equivalent embodiments of this utility model. Furthermore, any modifications, alterations, and evolutions made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of this utility model are still within the scope of the technical solution of this utility model.

Claims

1. A structure for the movement and lifting of a four-way shuttle in the main channel direction, characterized in that, It includes a connecting plate (2), with wheel frames (1) connected to both ends of the connecting plate (2). The wheel frames (1) are symmetrically arranged along the vertical axis of the connecting plate (2). The side of the connecting plate (2) is provided with reinforcing ribs (3). The reinforcing ribs (3) are symmetrically arranged along the vertical axis of the connecting plate (2). The cross-section of the reinforcing ribs (3) is a right triangle. One side of the right triangle is connected to the connecting plate (2), and the other side is connected to the wheel frame (1).

2. The structure for the movement and lifting of a four-way shuttle in the main channel direction according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wheel frame (1) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (2) by a positioning pin (4).

3. The structure for the movement and lifting of a four-way shuttle in the main channel direction according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning pin (4) is provided with a fastening screw (5) to prevent the positioning pin (4) from loosening.

4. The structure for the movement and lifting of a four-way shuttle in the main channel direction according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing rib (3) is connected to the connecting plate (2) by bolts.

5. The structure for the movement and lifting of a four-way shuttle in the main channel direction according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing rib (3) is connected to the wheel frame (1) by bolts.